This Grade 4 textbook (for the forth grade level) is part of the Islamic Education series which covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafseer, hadeeth, tawheed, fiqh, seerah, and general etiquette relating to different areas and situations. Given the importance of authentic Islamic knowledge, every effort has been made to ensure that the material presented in the series is authentic. Also, given the importance of Arabic Islamic terms, most of the terms are presented in their original Arabic script, along with the transliteration and the translation of their meanings. This also applies to supplications which have to be memorized in their Arabic version. The aim here is to help the reader read the original text and understand its meaning. Each lesson is followed by exercises covering questions about the lesson.

One striking feature in the series is the colorful artwork used in it will certainly appeal to children. This is certainly bound to attract the young readers’ attention, stimulate them, amuse them as well as educate them.

This series aims to acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect: beliefs, practices and moral conduct. This series, with its unique features, certainly fills a gap in this area which has long been partially neglected.

The present breathtaking work was initiated by an expert in the field of education, Maulvi Abdul Aziz, MA. English literature, who held different posts in the field including that of Senior Administrative Officer in the Department of Private Education, Ministry of Education, Dubai, UAE, from 1982 to 2002.

One striking feature in the series is the colorful artwork used in it will certainly appeal to children. This is certainly bound to attract the young readers’ attention, stimulate them, amuse them as well as educate them.

This series aims to acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect: beliefs, practices and moral conduct. This series, with its unique features, certainly fills a gap in this area which has long been partially neglected.

The present breathtaking work was initiated by an expert in the field of education, Maulvi Abdul Aziz, MA. English literature, who held different posts in the field including that of Senior Administrative Officer in the Department of Private Education, Ministry of Education, Dubai, UAE, from 1982 to 2002.

One striking feature in the series is the colorful artwork used in it will certainly appeal to children. This is certainly bound to attract the young readers’ attention, stimulate them, amuse them as well as educate them.

This series aims to acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect: beliefs, practices and moral conduct. This series, with its unique features, certainly fills a gap in this area which has long been partially neglected.

The present breathtaking work was initiated by an expert in the field of education, Maulvi Abdul Aziz, MA. English literature, who held different posts in the field including that of Senior Administrative Officer in the Department of Private Education, Ministry of Education, Dubai, UAE, from 1982 to 2002.

Given the dire need for English Islamic studies material in schools, Darussalam has endeavored to publish an Islamic Studies series covering all grades from grades 1 through 12. This series covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafsir, ahaddith, tawheed, fiqh, sirah, and general etiquette relating to different areas and situations. Given the importance of Islamic knowledge, every effort has been made to ensure that the material presented in the series is authentic. Also, given the importance of Arabic Islamic terms, most are presented in their original Arabic script, transliteration, and translation. This also applies to supplications which must be memorized in their Arabic version. The aim is to help the students read the original text and understand its meaning. Each lesson is followed by exercises with questions about the lesson.
One striking feature of this series is the use of colorful artwork. It is appealing to students and teachers. This is certainly bound to attract young readers’ attention, stimulate them, amuse them, and most importantly to educate them.
This series aims to acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect: beliefs, practices, and moral conduct. Its unique features fill a gap in the area of English Islamic curriculums, which has long been neglected.
The present breathtaking work was initiated by an expert in the field of education, Molvi Abdul Aziz, who held different posts in the field, including that of senior administrative officer in the Department of Private Education, Ministry of Education, Dubai from 1982 to 2002.

Here’s a description of the color-coded Tajweed rules commonly used:

1. **Red:** This color is often used to highlight the letters that require “Heavy Emphasis” (Tafkhim). When these letters are pronounced, they should be articulated with a stronger sound, emphasizing their heaviness. The letters that fall under this category include ق (qaf), ط (ṭa), ظ (ẓa), د (dal), and ذ (dhal).

2. **Green:** The letters that are indicated in green usually represent “Light Emphasis” (Tarqiq). When pronouncing these letters, you should make a lighter sound, focusing on the gentleness of the articulation. The letters covered by this rule include ت (ta), ث (tha), د (da), ذ (dha), ز (za), س (sa), ش (sha), ص (ṣad), ض (ḍad), ل (la), ن (na), ر (ra), and ح (ha).

3. **Blue:** This color is often used to indicate the “Ghunnah” rule. The letters that are marked in blue represent nasal sounds (ghunnah) that are produced by vibrating the soft part of the palate while the mouth is closed or partially closed. These letters include م (mim) and ن (nun) when they are followed by specific letters.

4. **Orange:** The letters highlighted in orange are associated with the “Stretching” (Madd) rule. When reciting these letters, they are elongated for a specific duration. There are different types of stretching, categorized as “Short Madd” (Madd Munfasil), “Long Madd” (Madd Mutassil), and “Intermediate Madd” (Madd Munfasil Khafif). The letters covered by this rule include ا (alif), و (waw), and ي (ya) when they are pronounced as long vowels.

5. **Purple:** This color is used to represent letters that require a distinct pause or stop (Waqf). When encountering these letters, a slight pause is observed in recitation. Some of the letters that fall under this category include لا (laam + alif) and كلا (kaaf + laam + alif).

6. **Black:** The default color, often used for regular letters that don’t have any specific Tajweed rule associated with them.

It’s important to note that while color-coded text can be a helpful visual aid, the proper recitation of the Quran requires more than just following these colors. Understanding the rules and receiving guidance from knowledgeable teachers or scholars is essential to ensure correct pronunciation and recitation. Additionally, Tajweed involves various nuances that might not be fully captured by color coding alone.